Make : FORD | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19840701 - 19870801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V170000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19891113 | Date Received by ODI: 19891013 | Date Added to Database: 19891025 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1375500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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